dorsalgia

/ˌdɔrsəlˈdʒiə/

Definitions

1. noun

pain in the neck or back, especially due to an irritation of the nerves in the spinal column.

“She suffered from severe dorsalgia after the car accident.”

2. noun

a pain or discomfort in the back, especially in the lower back.

“The patient experienced acute dorsalgia due to a herniated disk.”

Synonyms

  • backache
  • lower back pain
  • neuralgia

Antonyms

  • pleasure
  • relief